Professional Services


Mariner Expands California Presence, Acquires $320M Firm

Posted June 4, 2026 Mariner today announced the acquisition of Wealth Conscious Management, a California-based firm managing approximately $320 million in assets. Following the acquisition, Mariner has expanded its presence in California to 22 offices. Terms of the transaction were… more

SkillPath Names Brian Morris as CEO

Posted May 28, 2026 Mission, Kansas-based SkillPath, a professional development training organization, announced it has appointed Brian Morris as chief executive officer. Morris will begin his new role leading the company, effective immediately. Last year, SkillPath former CEO, Michele Markey,… more

Colliers Hires Jeannette Vahle as Kansas City Managing Director

Posted May 28, 2026 Real estate management services company Colliers announced Jeannette Vahle will join as the new Kansas City market managing director. As managing director, Vahle will oversee the real estate management services (REMS) platform, including property operations, client… more

Polsinelli Expands Private Equity M&A Practice, Adds Jon Beeman as KC Shareholder

Posted May 21, 2026 Polsinelli has expanded its Private Equity Mergers & Acquisitions Practice by adding Jon Beeman as a shareholder in Kansas City. Beeman advises on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and general corporate matters, according to a release.… more

Husch Blackwell Appoints Three Leadership Roles to Transformation Office

Posted May 21, 2026 Husch Blackwell announced three leadership appointments within its Transformation Office, a division of the firm that was established earlier this year. The new appointments include Sverre Roang, head of practice innovation; Thom Hutchison, director of data… more

National Insurance Producer Registry CEO Karen Hornig to Retire

Posted May 20, 2026 The National Insurance Producer Registry chief executive officer, Karen Stakem Hornig, will retire in June 2027. Hornig will have served over 12 years in her position as CEO of the Kansas City-based National Insurance Producer Registry… more

Mariner Independent Launches $1.3B Firm in California

Posted May 14, 2026 Overland Park-based firm Mariner announced the launch of Mosaic Value Partners, a $1.3 billion wealth management firm based in Aliso Viejo, California. Mosaic Value Partners (MVP) launched through Mariner Independent beginning April 24, supported by three… more

Populous Acquires Houston, TX-based OJB Landscape Architecture

Posted May 11, 2026 Kansas City-based Populous announced the acquisition of OJB Landscape Architecture. OJB will maintain its current studios and leadership while collaborating across Populous' network, according to a release. Populous has now grown to more than 950 employees… more

NAIC Names Jeffrey Johnston Next Chief Executive Officer

Posted May 11, 2026 The National Association of Insurance Commissioners announced that Jeffrey Johnston has been named its next chief executive officer. Johnston will be appointed CEO of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), effective June 1. Johnston has… more

Hoefer Welker Opens Orlando Office, Announces Two Leadership Positions

Posted April 21, 2026 Kansas City-based architecture firm Hoefer Welker has opened a new location in Orlando, Florida. The firm also announced two new leadership promotions in addition to the new office. Beth Hiltonen is now the managing principal for… more